Voters in Yakima City Council Districts 2, 4 and 6 have until tomorrow, Tuesday, November 7th, to turn in their ballots for the November 7th general election. Ballots returned via the U.S. mail must be postmarked no later than 11:59 pm November 7th to be counted. There are multiple options for casting ballots in person
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Speed Bump Project to Impact Traffic on 50th Avenue
A project to install speed bumps will impact traffic on a section of 50th Avenue for most of each day on Monday, November 6th and Tuesday, November 7th. As a result of the project, the section of 50th Avenue between Summitview Avenue and Chestnut Avenue will be closed from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm each
Yakima City Council November 7th Business Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 7th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the November 7th business meeting include: Introducing new Deputy Fire Chief Pat Reid. Considering Council Agenda Preview meetings. Considering final reports from the
Railroad Crossing Repair Project to Impact Traffic on “I” Street
A project to repair a section of track owned by BNSF Railway will impact traffic on a portion of “I” Street from Tuesday, November 7th through Thursday, November 9th. BNSF crews will be repairing a section of track that crosses “I” Street just west of Front Street. As a result of the project, the portion
Options Available for Leaf Disposal
The Yakima City Code forbids blowing or depositing leaves and yard debris into City streets. Chapter 6.56.050 requires residents to keep leaves out of the street, alley or public place. Chapter 8.76.025 extends the restriction to public rights-of-way such as sidewalks and gutters. “The biggest problem is if the leaves are out there and it
Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, November 5th
Daylight saving time will officially end at 2:00 am on Sunday, November 5th. Clocks are set back one hour and many people set their clocks to “fall back” before they go to bed the night before, in this case Saturday, November 4th. When you change your clocks, the National Safety Council suggests also taking the
Harman Center to Host Holiday Bazaar
The City of Yakima’s Harman Center, located at 101 North 65th Avenue, will host its annual Holiday Bazaar from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 4th. “We extended it by two hours to give the public more time to shop. It was too short for people to have time to get here,” said
Suggested Tips For Halloween Safety
Costumed trick-or-treaters will take to the streets of Yakima for an evening of fun and candy on Tuesday, October 31st. Safety tips suggested by the Washington State Department of Health to help ensure your Halloween is a treat include: Replacing burned-out porch lights. Handing out healthier treats such as individual packages of raisins, trail mix,
Trick-or-Treating in Barge-Chestnut Neighborhood to Impact Traffic
For many years, the historic Barge-Chestnut neighborhood has been a popular destination for Trick-or-Treaters – up to 1000 or more show up each Halloween. In recent years, the City of Yakima, the Yakima Police Department, and the Barge-Chestnut Neighborhood Association have partnered in an effort to ensure the safety of ghouls and goblins, princesses and
Waterline Leak Detection Survey Project to Begin Next Week
American Leak Detection of Hayden, Idaho will begin evaluating the City of Yakima’s water system on Monday, October 30th to determine if there are any existing, unknown leaks in need of repair. The project will focus on the area between Tieton Drive south to the City Limits from 16th Avenue to I-82. This area includes
